TravelComments.com – Namibia: Road betterment works begin on critical route connecting Khaudum National Park!
(Posted 22nd November 2024) The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia’s road sector, has announced that the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, yesterday (21 November 2024) officiated the groundbreaking for phase 1 of the road betterment works on District Road 3472 […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 21st November 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines achieves Four-Star Global Airline Award Times Aerospace Ethiopian Airlines has received Four-Star Global Airline award at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards… Read More>> Flutterwave’s Olugbenga Agboola Joins Smithsonian Advisory Board to Bridge Africa’s Culture and Digital Innovation Techeconomy Announced on Tuesday, Agboola […]
Uganda Airlines adds another A320 following regulatory challenges
(Posted 21st November 2024) Uganda Airlines’ lease of an A320 from South Africa ended in October as a result of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority only permitting ACMI leases for a maximum of 6 months. With the aircraft gone back to lessor Global Aviation of South Africa has Uganda Airlines now closed the […]
COP29: No more delay. Time to pay up is now!
(Posted 21st November 2024) COP29 is taking place in a challenging geopolitical and economic context marked by a downward trend in global growth, drastic budgetary constraints and cuts in almost all countries Courtesy of Landry Ninteretse, 350Africa.org Regional Director As the Baku climate negotiations enter the final stretch, we are […]
AHTES 2025 Announces Theme and Date: Shaping the Future of Hospitality and Tourism Education in Africa
(Posted 21st November 2024) The African Hospitality and Tourism Education Summit (AHTES) is thrilled to announce its 2025 theme and date, reinforcing its commitment to transforming Africa’s hospitality and tourism landscape through education. Theme: “Empowering Africa’s Growth Through Hospitality and Tourism Education: A Pathway to Business Excellence“ The 2025 summit, scheduled for […]
TravelComments.com -South Africa: CemAir introduces a new seasonal service to George!
(Posted 21st November 2024) South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to introduce a new seasonal service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and George Airport (GRJ) in George. From… READ MORE
Mountain Dispatches – News from Mount Kenya Trust
(Posted 21st November 2024) Misty mountain: MKT works to turn degraded landscapes such as these on Mt Kenya back into forests through community agroforestry projects, in partnership with Kenya Forest Service. We monitor every tree that we plant to maintain high survival rates of 85-90%. MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES July to September 2024 Welcome to […]
Visa Services: VFS Global expands United Kingdom (UK) visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa in second phase of rollouts
(Posted 21st November 2024) In 2023, VFS Global was awarded the new contract to provide UK visa services in 142 countries worldwide VFS Global is proud to announce that residents of Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, travelling to the UK can […]
European Union (EU)-Africa Chamber of Commerce and APO Group Announce Strategic Partnership
(Posted 21st November 2024) The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) , a prominent organisation dedicated to advancing economic relations between Europe and Africa, and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to boost EUACC’s mission of […]
Sports Africa Investment Summit Rescheduled to Q1 2025 to Ensure Excellence and Strategic Alignment
(Posted 21st November 2024) The postponement is in recognition of the current onboarding exercise of the National Sports Commission, a co-host of the summit, and the organizational/leadership transition following the winding up of the defunct sports ministry The organisers of the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS), in collaboration with the National Sports […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Six beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 20th November 2024) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 18 November 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists,… READ […]
TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape: Flight delays at King Phalo Airport (ELS) in East London!
(Posted 20th November 2024) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has informed the public that King Phalo Airport (ELS) in East London in South Africa’s Eastern Cape is currently experiencing flight delays. According to ACSA, this is due to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa crowned “Most Desirable Destination for Wildlife & Nature”!
(Posted 20th November 2024) The readers of Wanderlust, a UK based independent travel magazine, crowned South Africa the “Most Desirable Destination for Wildlife & Nature” in the 23rd Annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards. The country was also voted… READ MORE
United Airlines Increasing Nonstop Accra – Washington D.C. Flights
(Posted 20th November 2024) United offers more one stop connections from Accra than any other U.S. airline United is the only airline serving Accra nonstop from Washington D.C. United Airlines has increased service between Accra and Washington D.C., from three-times weekly to up to seven-times weekly flights, reflecting a 62 […]
Marriott International Expands Branded Residences Portfolio in the Middle East & Africa Region
(Posted 20th November 2024) Underscoring the company’s global leadership in branded residences and luxury development, Marriott International announces a strong residential pipeline in the MEA region Marriott International announced its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, with 41 projects in the portfolio, […]
Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo Launch New Strategic Partnership
(Posted 20th November 2024) Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, is proud to announce the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. This partnership, inaugurated today by Qatar Airways Cargo’s Chief Officer Cargo, Mr Mark Drusch, and MASkargo’s Chief […]
The Royal African Society Benefit Gala: Experience a Magical Evening of Culture & Entertainment
(Posted 20th November 2024) The evening will commence with a cocktail reception co-hosted by Rolling Stone Africa, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Africa, Afreximbank and Africa No Filter The Royal African Society Benefit Gala on Friday 22nd November 2024 is set to deliver a spectacular evening of cultural excellence with riveting performances […]
Registration Opens for the 2024 African Economic Conference
(Posted 20th November 2024) This year’s conference will provide a platform for African countries to address pressing economic challenges and strengthen their resilience to growing global pressures Registration is now open for the 2024 African Economic Conference (AEC), a flagship event co-hosted by the African Development Bank the United Nations Economic Commission […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia has the highest road quality infrastructure in Africa!
(Posted 20th November 2024) The Namibian Roads Authority (RA) announced that, according to Statista, Namibia has the highest road quality infrastructure in Africa. The country reached an index rating of 5.57 on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest) in terms of road condition and extensiveness. Egypt and Benin followed with a score of 5.53 and […]
South Sudan records yet another air accident
(Posted 19th November 2024) Image courtesy of social media via Pulbar TV’s facebook page A LET410, owned and operated by Salaam Air Express. MSN 962633 and registered as TL-BMM, has on landing in Lankien / South Sudan veered off the runway and sustained substantial damage. The aircraft was first put into service […]
Dr. Alain St.Ange heads to Kazakhstan on a tourism working mission
(Posted 19th November 2024) Tourism Consultant Dr. Alain St.Ange who heads his Seychelles based ‘Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy’ leaves the Seychelles this coming Thursday the 21st November to travel to Kazakhstan for a four day mission at the invitation of VisitAlmaty of Almaty Tourism Department. This city administration government body holds such a […]
African Leaders Welcome Launch of African Development Bank’s Technical Assistance Facility to Unlock Climate Finance for Vulnerable Regions
(Posted 19th November 2024) Launch of the facility will enable the African Development Bank to increase the reach of the CAW’s efforts In a major step to address Africa’s climate finance gap, the African Development Bank Group has launched a new funding call that will transform the development of climate projects […]
Four Stars for Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 19th November 2024) Astonishing repeat result for an airline without a Premium Economy cabin Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest aviation group, has announced its recognition as the recipient of the Four-Star Global Airline award at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards. As a SKYTRAX four-star global airline, Ethiopian is proud to […]
frica Tech Festival 2024 showcases innovation across Africa’s technology ecosystem
(Posted 19th November 2024) Organised by Informa Tech, the Africa Tech Festival’s anchor events –AfricaCom, AfricaTech, and AfricaIgnite – along with the AI Summit Cape Town Over 15,000 attendees were welcomed to the 27th annual Africa Tech Festival by South African Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Hon. Solly Malatsi. The Department is […]
Newmark Hotels opens lodge in Uganda
(Posted 18th November 2024) Newmark Hotels marked earlier this month opened their Gorilla Heights Lodge in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park at Nkuringo. The luxury lodge marks Newmark’s entry into the Ugandan gorilla trekking market, providing an exclusive experience that combines high-end accommodations with breathtaking wildlife encounters in one of Africa’s most […]
#AFRAA AGA gets top level attention from #IATA
(Posted 18th November 2024) IATA Director-General, Willie Walsh, addresses the AFRAA AGA Good morning colleagues, friends, and honoured guests. All protocols observed. Thank you to Eng. Yehia Zakaria, Chairman and CEO of Egyptair and President of AFRAA, and to Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General of AFRAA for the kind invitation to address you […]
Africa Investment Forum: Top African Investors Gather in Casablanca Ahead of 2024 Market Days
(Posted 18th November 2024) Market Days is a three-day annual event that brings together project sponsors, financiers, governments and other key stakeholders to advance deals toward close A group of top African investors made a stop in Casablanca, Morocco, on Tuesday, November 12 to mobilise Moroccan investors and business leaders […]
Stray elephant kills Nwoya farmer outside Murchison Falls National Park
(Posted 18th November 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Christopher Nyeko, New Vision Sam Opiyo, a 53-year-old peasant farmer has been confirmed dead after he was trampled over by an adult elephant.The elephant ambushed him as he worked in his garden in Pakawera village, Langele parish, Koch-Lii sub-county, Nwoya district.The village […]
Dr. Carmen Nibigira – RIP
(Posted 17th November 2024) News just broke about the sad passing of Dr. Carmen Nibigira and the Tourism Industry of Eastern, Central and Western Africa have been messaging each other with shock and surprise. Those who’ve been in the industry long know Dr. Carmen Nibigira, pioneer CEO of the East Africa Tourism Platform, […]
TravelComments.com – East London: One of the city’s most popular beaches is temporarily closed!
(Posted 17th November 2024) The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa’s Eastern Cape has temporarily closed one of the most popular and most central beaches in East London. According to the Municipality, parts of the… READ MORE
